Beyond Repair: How Retro Construction Delivers a Full Reclad Transformation in Auckland
The need for a full reclad can be daunting for any homeowner in Auckland. It represents a major undertaking, often necessary to address weather tightness issues or simply to modernize a tired exterior. At Retro Construction, we view a reclad project as an opportunity for complete home transformation, utilizing our extensive 30 year industry experience to deliver a result that is beautiful, modern, and built to last.
We recently completed a successful full reclad project in the East Auckland area, showcasing our commitment to high-quality building solutions. Here is an insight into our structured approach, ensuring we turn challenging projects into highly successful, future-proofed homes.
The Retro Construction Reclad Process: From Concept to Compliance
A reclad is inherently a complex process that demands expertise across design, construction, and council compliance. We simplify this journey for the client by offering an end-to-end, all-inclusive service package.
1. Expert Planning and Design: Great projects start with thoughtful planning. For our East Auckland reclad, our team—including an in-house architect and LBP builder—worked with the client from concept design. Our practical and creative designer, known for their eye for detail and ability to foresee issues, ensures that the final result not only meets modern standards but is also designed to be future-proof. This proper upfront project planning is crucial for good project management, ensuring we stay on budget and on schedule.
2. Ensuring Compliance and Project Management: Navigating local requirements can be the most stressful part of a construction project. Retro Construction manages all necessary steps, from obtaining the initial building consent through to the crucial final step of obtaining the code of compliance at completion.
Our comprehensive service means we manage essential documentation, including relevant council requirements, as part of our process. Furthermore, clients benefit from knowing their project is handled by highly qualified staff who are all either qualified builders or tradesmen. This meticulous approach ensures the project is completed efficiently and within budget and time.
Design Enhancements: Modernizing the Exterior and Flow
The objective of a modern reclad extends beyond merely replacing the exterior; it is about bringing the entire home into the 21st century. Through proper design and project planning, the East Auckland reclad resulted in a beautiful home with several new features designed to enhance both aesthetics and functionality.
1. Cladding and Finish: To create visual appeal and accent the building features, we used a mix of James Hardy linear and oblique cladding. This combination, finished with a contemporary two-tone paint finish, ensures the home looks fresh and modern. We maintain our philosophy of using only quality materials to deliver a high standard of work.
2. Achieving Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Flow: A key element of modern Auckland living is connecting internal spaces with the outdoors. We replaced all the old dated joinery with sleek, modern double glazed aluminium units. Crucially, we installed bifold doors in the living areas to achieve a flow to the outside onto the new deck. Creating this seamless connection dramatically increases the usability and enjoyment of the home.
Why Trust Retro Construction with Your Reclad?
Retro Construction is a trusted name in residential building, with an “Excellent” rating based on 10 reviews. Our clients consistently commend our dedicated customer service, excellent communication, and the ability of the team—including Irne and Angie—to deliver high-quality results. We take pride in projects like this full reclad, which transforms challenging situations into homes we are super proud of.
If you are planning a reclad, addition, or major renovation in Auckland, request an estimate today.
